Among your first stops should be Persimmon Gap Visitor Center. Here, you'll be able to find your bearings and get lots of useful information before you set out exploring.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Texas City, Persimmon Gap Visitor Center is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This tourist information center is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you busy here. Texas City Dike, College of the Mainland, and Bayou Golf Course are also ready to be explored nearby.

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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

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Galveston Burial at Sea: Celebration of Life Charter

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